The Monterey Peninsula has some of the world's best dive destinations!
Many people look at Monterey diving as cold, dark, and scary - nothing could be further from the truth! The Monterey Peninsula is home to some of the most colorful diving in the world, and with proper thermal protection, is quite comfortable.

While Monterey Dive Site maps exist, we have tried to create a standard overview of each dive site, including what it looks like from the air, from the ground, and most iimportantly, in the water!

Below you'll find links to some of these locations - new ones are added as we get the data, so keep checking!

Northern Peninsula Sites

Del Monte Beach

Breakwater (aka San Carlos Beach, Coast Guard Pier)
- San Carlos Beach
- Hidden Beach
- Metridium Field

McAbee Beach

Hopkins Reef

Lover's Cove

Otter Cove

Coral Street

Chase Reef

Point Pinos

Southern Peninsula Sites

Pinnacles

Stillwater Cove

Copper Roof House

Butterfly House

Carmel River Beach

Monastery Beach

Point Lobos
- Whaler's Cove
- Bluefish Cove